Max hearts New York

I get a weekly email on baby and toddler development, and today's included a blurb I enjoyed.

Which of the following is most critical to your baby's development?
a) Adequate breast milk or formula
b) A safe place to sleep
c) Love and affection from parents and caregivers
d) Regular pediatric care
e) None of the above

Did you say "None of the above"? Good for you! The correct answer is, of course, "Black-and-white toys with bull's-eye patterns on them."

So true for our youngest child. We have not one but two baby chairs for him (a papasan and a bouncer), an exersaucer, a hippopotamus playmat, a large bag of baby toys, a large bag of stuffed animals, etc. etc. etc. What is his favorite thing to do? Lie on his belly and stare at a miniature teddy bear (from Auntie Kimmy) with "I love New York" embroidered on its belly! He literally stayed on his belly conversing with the bear for 20 minutes last night. Cannot. Lose. Bear. Ever.